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Category Archives: Austria
Best Restaurants of 2016 (Excluding London)
There’s a whole lot of New Orleans in this list – which makes sense given the focus of my September foodie safari spent there. Indeed, some of these NOLA restaurants are remarkably close neighbours; two are just across Magazine Street from each other. But this year wasn’t only about luscious Louisiana cooking. I had great dining experiences in other corners of America too, and across Europe. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Best of 2016, Best of the Best, California, Drink, Food, Jerez, Louisiana, Luxury, New Orleans, Restaurants, Spain, Travel, USA, Vienna
Tagged Alon Shaya, american food, austria, Austrian food, Bar & Restaurante Albores, Best of the Best, Bourbon Street, Brennan's, california, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chartres Street, Commander's Palace, Dominikanerbastei, Emanuele Bartolini, french quarter, Galatoire's, greek food, Haute Creole, Israeli food, italian food, JoAnn Clevenger, Julian Olivares, Junipero Street, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, Konstantin Filippou, La Balena, La Petite Grocery, louisiana, Magazine Street, new orleans, O Boufés, Paul Prudhomme, Royal Street, spanish food, tapas, Tory McPhail, Upperline Restaurant, Upperline Street, USA, vienna, Washington Avenue
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Get Arty, History and Coffee in Austria’s Capital (City AM)
The noble pursuit of viewing compelling art and sipping the perfect cup of coffee can make for a meaningful Viennese excursion – but can also work up a mean appetite. Continue reading
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4 Great Cafes in Vienna (espressoCrazy)
Last month found me in Vienna for a week or so of work and sightseeing. To be sure, I made time to snoop around town for exemplary cafes that lived up to Vienna’s reputation as a famed coffee lover’s destination. Continue reading
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Wiener Demeanour: Just the Beginning
Sure, Vienna isn’t the biggest city in Europe. But the role it’s played in shaping European and Western culture cannot be overstated. And the many distinctively Viennese things to see and do while visiting are span broad and deep whatever your interests may be. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Travel, Vienna, Wiener Demeanour
Tagged austria, Travel, vienna, Wiener Demeanour
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Wiener Demeanour: Galleries, Art and Design
Schönbrunn Palace … St Stephen’s Cathedral … the Belvedere … the Albertina … even a cursory list of Vienna’s top attractions packs the sort of artful wallop that would delight even the pickiest of culture vultures. And by all means as many of these (and so many other) places should be included in any sightseeing itinerary of the historic Austrian capital. But that doesn’t mean visitors to Vienna must relegate themselves to an urban escape set only in the past. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Austria, Design, Museums, Vienna, Wiener Demeanour
Tagged 21er Haus, 21er House, Alexa Brauner, ARCHITECTURE, Art, austria, Bäckerstrasse 4, Bernhard Leitner, Campus Wu, contemporary art, design, Galerie Hilger, Galerie Lukas Feichtner, galleries, Georg Kargl Box, Georg Kargl Fine Arts, Heir Häfliger, Hilger Next, Karl Schwanzer, museums, Oswald Oberhuber, Ronald Kodritch, ssunta Abdel Azim Mohamed, Travel, University of Economics and Business, vienna, walking tours, Wien, Wiener Demeanour, wienkultours, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Zaha Hadid
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Wiener Demeanour: Cafes, Restaurants, and Bars
I had a delicious time in Vienna – a city that perhaps more than any other best exemplifies European café culture and presents visitors with a delectable array of food and drink options ranging from down-to-earth comforts to upscale innovations. … Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Bars, Coffee, Drink, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel, Vienna, Wiener Demeanour, Wine
Tagged austria, Austrian food, BARS, BioWerkstatt, Café Korb, Café Landtmann, CAFES, cocktails, coffee, Daniel Bakery, Daniel Bakery at Hotel Daniel Vienna, Das Loft, Drink, Food, Heuer am Karlsplatz, Hotel Daniel Vienna, hotels, käsekrainer, Konstantin Filippou, O Boufés, Restaurant Konstantin Filippou, restaurants, Sofitel, street food, Supersense, Travel, vegan, vienna, Wien, Wiener Demeanour, wine, Würstelstands
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Wiener Demeanour: Visit Vienna
Wait a second. You’ve never been to Vienna? *Wien* not!? It’s a terrific city – one of the world’s most beautiful – teeming with culture and plenty of fun things to do. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Travel, Vienna, Wiener Demeanour
Tagged addison lee, addison lee app, addison lee minicabs, austria, Grand Ferdinand, Grand Ferdinand hotel, hotels, Intersprint, Travel, vienna, Wien, Wiener Demeanour
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5 of the Coolest Things to do in Vienna (OneTravel)
Vienna is one of Europe’s most beautiful and cultured cities with something for everyone — especially for those of us who like a dose of style while we travel. Here are five of my favorite things about Vienna, some you … Continue reading
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Living Lech: Auf Wiedersehen!
Four days in Lech am Arlberg was a rejuvenating experience. Though it’s known as ski country, the relatively uncharted summer territory was just as charming and far less crowded, with enough recreational activities available to keep me constantly on my toes. High-altitude fun in the stunning Alps meant that I was out daily hiking, fishing, and enjoying the early July heat spell. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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Living Lech: A Taste of Austria’s Gourmand Side
Austria, like any culture-rich nation, has a consummate tradition of food: timeless recipes, fresh ingredients, and local preferences. That’s given. What I didn’t expect from my four-day trip to Lech, a traditional valley town nestled into the sprightly Alps, was for my farm-fresh experience to cross-over with world-renown couture gastronomy. And here’s the thing about couture: it always fits. (Not sure if I could say the same for my jeans afterwards.) Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Drink, Food, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Restaurants, Travel, Wine
Tagged austria, Austrian Wine, Drink, Food, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, restaurants, Travel, wine
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Living Lech: An Unrivaled Experience at Aurelio’s Lush Spa
Winner of a Relax Guide SPA Award in 2015, the state-of-the-art spa at Hotel Aurelio includes a 23-meter swimming pool, experience baths, saunas, treatment rooms, and more while offering a wide array of rare amenities and tailored services. Continue reading
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Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, spa, Travel
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Living Lech: Sporting and Recreation in the Athletic Alps
It was my first introduction to the world of summer sport and outdoor recreation in the resort town of Lech, and it was a blast. After four days in Lech, my running shoes were dusty with exertion, but I still couldn’t shake the feeling I wanted more time to appreciate everything on offer. Luckily, Hotel Aurelio put together a programme that allowed me to dabble in a wide array of Lech’s summer options. Fishing, llama trekking, cooking classes, and marathon shopping (it may as well be a sport,) were all highlights for me. Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged adventure travel, austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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Living Lech: Summer at the Magnificent Hotel Aurelio
During her three night visit to the “fairytale landscape” of Lech, Maddie Salters stayed at Hotel Aurelio, where her “every impulse and need was catered to in a decadent manner indicative of the finest five-star hotels.” According to Maddie, “to say the Hotel Aurelio spoils you would be an understatement: choices seem boundless, from cuisine to entertainment, and bespoke itineraries are par for the course.” Continue reading
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Posted in Austria, Hotels, Living Lech, Luxury, Travel
Tagged adventure travel, austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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Living Lech: Where Luxury and Adventure Await
Lech am Arlberg is a linchpin in European ski culture, known for its flawless slopes and prim luxury hotels, which offer privacy and comfort to winter holidaymakers. But Lech blooms into a little-known treasure in the summer, when its rolling green hills and burbling rivers become the ideal location for hiking, biking, and sport. Michelin-starred plates are served out on sunny terraces and relaxation becomes synonymous with indulgence. Continue reading
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Tagged austria, Hotel Aurelio, hotels, Lech, Lech am Arlberg, Living Lech, luxury, Maddie Salters, Travel
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